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Kanawha State Forest Nearby Attractions

West Virginia State Capitol Complex

The Capitol Complex grounds are rich in scenery and historic commemorates. The Culture Center holds an art museum and the State Museum of West Virginia. West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s “Mountain Stage with Larry Groce” is often recorded at the Culture Center Theater. A few feet away, take a moment to remember our fallen heroes by stopping at the Veterans Memorial.

Capitol Market

A collection of local vendors carry a variety of items at this renovated rail yard, including fresh produce, plants, flowers, handmade and homemade West Virginia products, wine and beer, a coffee shop, fresh seafood and meats plus an on-site restaurant.

The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences

The Clay Center in downtown Charleston houses a performance hall, art museum, hands-on science exhibits for kids and the Electric Sky Theater, which doubles as a planetarium and movie theater.

GoMart Ballpark

This park in Charleston’s warehouse district is home to the Charleston Dirty Birds, a minor league baseball team competing in the South Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Bring the family or make it a date night to catch a baseball game – or a fly ball.